Industrial discharge, poor sanitation, and mining runoff threaten Ghana’s freshwater systems. We fight for enforceable water protection laws and equitable access to clean water
Despite improvements, 11% of Ghanaians still lack safe drinking water, and many more face long collection times or rely on contaminated sources.
Risks in Focus:
- Pollution from mining, farming, and poor sanitation
- Faecal contamination of rivers and boreholes
- Disproportionate impact on rural women and children
Why It Persists:
- Fragmented infrastructure
- Poor oversight on water quality
- Inadequate public health education
What’s Needed:
- Expand Water Safety Plans and clean water infrastructure
- Build gender-sensitive water access programs
- Regulate industrial waste discharge and protect aquifers
Water is life — and everyone deserves it clean, safe, and nearby.
